American Classical-Style Chest: What Is It? What Is It Worth?

In the latter part of the 20th century, scrubbed pine furniture pieces were imported mostly from England.

May 11, 2007

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This piece of furniture has a slightly slanted hinged top that lifts up. I am curious about its origin.

M.L.H, HARRISBURG, PA

In the latter part of the 20th century, scrubbed pine furniture pieces were imported mostly from England. Most of that furniture was assembled from old pieces of wood made to resemble actual antique pieces. Though patterned after a mid-19th-century American Classical Revival-style chest that was constructed from old wood, this piece has a new finish and a newly carved scalloped center backsplash. This chest has decorative rather than antique value.

Valued at: $650

*The estimates provided are preliminary only and subject to change based on firsthand inspection and further research. Appraisal prices refer to an item's fair market value, or what one might expect to pay for an object of similar age, size, color, and condition at auction.

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